Behavioral Health Aide Trainee-Upper Kalskag

RPMGlobal; Alaska; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year

Eleven paid holidays

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Wellness Center

Job summary

RPMGlobal is seeking a Behavioral Health Aide Trainee in Upper Kalskag to assist with substance use assessments and provide rehabilitation services under supervision. Successful candidates will require a high school diploma or GED and have two years of relevant experience.

Benefits include generous PTO, comprehensive healthcare, life and disability insurance, and support for certification advancement. This role is vital for community health improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Community Services, can include voluntary work.
• Ability to communicate, retrieve and present data effectively.
• Must commit to a certification program.

Responsibilities

• Provide village-based substance use assessments and crisis stabilization.
• Manage cases, screenings, and rehabilitation services as per training.
• Work under the supervision of a licensed clinician.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Good telephone etiquette

Bilingual Yup’ik/English/Regional preferred

Education

High school or GED equivalent

Job description

Behavioral Health Aide Trainee-Upper Kalskag Department Behavioral Health Location Upper Kalskag Employment Duration 80 Full time

Position Summary

Under the supervision of a licensed clinician, provides a variety of village-based substance use assessments, crisis stabilization, case management, screenings, and rehabilitation services consistent with their education, training and experience.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High school or GED equivalent. Must commit to advancing through a certification program.
• Two (2) years experience in the field of Community Services, may be volunteer work if documented.
• Demonstrates mature judgment, must have the ability to communicate, retrieve and present data and information both verbally, written and electronic.
• Must be flexible with work schedule and possess the ability for independent actions within prescribed limits.
• License, Certifications, Registration:
  • May develop with supervisor a plan to obtain Substance Abuse Counselor certification.
  • Must partner with supervisor to advance to BHA-I certification.
  • Must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 180 hours toward a specialized BHA-I training program and a 100 hour clinical practicum under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician.
• Equipment/Tools:
  • Must have computer skills.
  • Must have good telephone etiquette.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Bilingual Yup’ik/English/Regional preferred.
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
  • Knowledge of communication skills plus motivation sufficient for learning in behavioral health counseling field.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to learn counseling skills through in-service training.
  • Ability to effectively present information. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Benefits Include

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending Account
• Employee Wellness Center

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.